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C₂₇H₄₅OH is the molecular formula cholesterol. It has a hydrocarbon tail, a ring structure region with 4 hydrocarbon rings, and a hydroxyl group.

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The functions of cholesterol include:
-a precursor to all steroid hormones and vitamin D
-limiting factor of synapses
-makes the cell membrane firm
-makes up 1/5 of myelin
-helps make bile acid

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Effects of intake of unsaturated, saturated, and trans fats on cholesterol levels and overall health

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Effects of intake of unsaturated, saturated, and trans fats on cholesterol levels and overall health

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Dietary fat, such as trans fat and saturated fat, increases LDL levels. Monounsaturated fat maintains or increases HDL, and polyunsaturated fat lowers LDL and HDL levels.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017). LDL and HDL Cholesterol: "Bad" and "Good" Cholesterol. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/ldl_hdl.htm

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Eating heart healthy foods can reduce cholesterol levels. Some examples include reducing intake of saturated fats, eliminating trans fats, and adding whey protein. Also, exercise most days of the week and increase physical activity. Other ways include to stop smoking and to lose weight.

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How do LDL and HDL differ structurally and functionally 

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How do LDL and HDL differ structurally and functionally 

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Low density-lipoprotein, LDL, are twice the size as HDL but has a lower density because LDL has more fat in its core. Of all the lipoproteins, high density-lipoprotein, HDL, is the smallest and the most dense because it has a low fat content compared to the amount of protein it contains. HDL binds to excess cholesterol, and HDL passes it on to LDL or another lipoprotein. HDL removes cholesterol in the arterial walls and takes it to the liver to be removed. LDL is the main cholesterol transporter in the bloodstream.

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What do the results of a cholesterol test mean? How do patients interpret each value?

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What do the results of a cholesterol test mean? How do patients interpret each value?

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Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides are measured in a cholesterol test. The ideal results are for LDL to be 70 to 130 mg/dL, HDL to be more than 40 to 60 mg/dL,

total cholesterol to be less than 200 mg/dL, and triglycerides to be 10 to 150 mg/dL.

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How are the concentrations of LDL and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease and associated disorders?

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How are the concentrations of LDL and HDL associated with the risk for heart disease and associated disorders?

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Too much LDL and too little HDL can result in cholesterol building up inside of the arteries, which increases the risk for heart disease and other disorders like stroke. Too much LDL means that there is too much cholesterol being taken to the cell. Too little HDL means that not enough of the excess cholesterol will be taken away by the liver, so the extra cholesterol will build up in the vessels.

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Most of the cholesterol is LDL, and HDL absorbs cholesterol and carries it back to the liver. High levels of HDL are reduce the risk for heart disease and stroke whereas high levels of LDL increase those risks. LDL and HDL are two different types of lipoproteins.

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Why doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL in patients’ blood

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Why doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL in patients’ blood

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By monitoring the concentrations of LDL and HDL in the bloodstream, doctors can determine a patient’s health status and whether they are at risk for cardiovascular disease.